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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/060-calendar-chg-shower-5-days.docx
April 01, 2025 - 5-Day CHG Shower Surgery Prep Calendar
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) shower
· Use the CHG once a night, after a shower for 5 days before your surgery.
· On the morning of your surgery, shower and use the CHG one more time before you go in for your procedure.
· Turn the water off before applying.
· Leave the soap on yo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/059-calendar-chg-cloths-5-days.docx
April 01, 2025 - 5-Day CHG Cloths Surgery Prep Calendar
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths
· Use the CHG once a night, after a shower for 5 days before your surgery.
· On the morning of your surgery, shower and use the CHG one more time before you go in for your procedure.
· Don’t rinse! Let it dry off. It will feel sticky.
· Don’t …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-lit-review.html
January 01, 2017 - Low Tidal Volume (Lung Protective) Ventilation Literature Review
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Low tidal volume (lung-protective) ventilation (LTVV) is associated with decreased acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) progression as well …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-litreview.docx
January 01, 2017 - References
Low Tidal Volume (Lung Protective) Ventilation Literature Review
Low tidal volume (lung-protective) ventilation (LTVV) is associated with decreased acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) progression as well as a shorter length of stay (LOS). The Society for Healthcare Epide…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/asc-checklist-template.docx
January 01, 2009 - Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3)
Appendix D. Ambulatory Surgery Center Checklist Template
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Ambulatory Surgery Checklist
Preop
Before Patient Enters Room
Nurse, Anesthesia Professional, and Patient Review:
· Patient identificatio…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module: Facilitator Notes
Slide 1: Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Say:
The purpose of the Patient and Family Engagement in the Ambulatory Surgical Environment module is to augment the existing hospital setting Pati…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_deep_root_data.pptx
December 01, 2017 - PowerPoint Presentation; Deep-Root Your Data
Deep-Rooting Your Data
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Sustainability
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(18)-0004-15-EF
December 2017
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery – Sustainability
SAY:
This module focuses on the concept of deep-rooting and set up sustainable interaction with your qual…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/obesity_topic-refinement.pdf
May 22, 2014 - Final Topic Refinement Document - Therapeutic Options for Obesity in the Medicare Population
Final Topic Refinement Document
Therapeutic Options for Obesity in the Medicare Population
(ID: OBET0913)
May 22, 2014
AHRQ Technology Assessment Program
Johns Hopkins University Evidence-based Practice Center
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/48-prep-colorectal-facilitator.docx
June 01, 2023 - Oral Antibiotics and Mechanical Bowel Prep for SSI Prevention for Colorectal Surgery: Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical
Care and Recovery
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title slide: Oral Antibiotics and Mechanical Bowel Prep for SSI Prevention for Colorectal Surgery
H…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4h_combo_psi11-postoprespfailure-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4h
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PSI 11: Postoperative Respiratory Failure
Why Focus on Postoperative Respiratory Failure? …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_learn_from_defects.pptx
December 01, 2017 - PowerPoint Presentation: Learn From Defects for Sustainability
Sustainability: Learning From Defects
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Sustainability
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(18)-0004-15-EF
December 2017
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery – Sustainability
SAY:
This module will review some concepts from Learning From Defects Th…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4i_pdi11-dehiscence-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4i
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 11: Postoperative Wound Dehiscence
Why focus on postoperative wound dehiscence in…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4w_combo_pdi11-dehiscence-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4w
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 11: Postoperative Wound Dehiscence
Why focus on postoperative wound dehiscence in children?…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-235-appendix-b.pdf
September 01, 2015 - CHIPRA 235: Appendix B: Examination of Credentials for Identified Specialists
Q-METRIC Availability of Specialty Services Measure 4, Access to Outpatient Specialty Care for Children: Appendix B Page 1
U18HS020516 Submitted September 2015
Validity Test 1b: Examination of Credentials for Identified Specialis…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-slides.html
May 01, 2017 - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 1: Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Learning objectives are presented in a series of steps:
Define patient and family engagement.
Explain the importance of engagin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0206-technicalspecs.pdf
May 01, 2016 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Technical Specifications
Q-METRIC Imaging Measure 8, Overuse of CT for Atraumatic Headache
U18HS020516
Page 41
Submitted May 2016
This measure assesses the number of computed tomography (CT) scans obtai…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/applying-cusp/perioperative-asst.html
December 01, 2017 - Perioperative Staff Safety Assessment
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Introduction
Problem Statement
One of the strongest determinants of safety culture is whether local and hospital leadership respond to staff patient safety concerns. Frontline providers understand patient safety risks in the…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraape.html
April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Appendix E. Study Parameters
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. ST-P…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-c.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix C. Addressing Physician Concerns With the Checklist - Implementation Guide
Common Concern
Response
Explanation
“I'm already safe, and I don't need to use a tool like the checklist.”
“You are safe, but we think that something like this tool can help make the entire center better. I…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/44-sample-pathway-checklist.docx
June 01, 2023 - Sample Pathway Checklist for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery
Purpose of tool: Successful implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway requires coordinated care from all providers who care for surgery patients. The Sample Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) Pathway Checklist can be used to track complianc…